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Opened in 1997 by Jose Espasandín, the restaurant Montes de Galicia in Calle Azcona, 41, has recently been renewed and the decoration brings together into one space cuisine and cocktails. The restaurant also offers an extensive menu of snacks and wine in the bar area.

Commanding the kitchen is chef Josevi Mendez (who has worked in restaurants such as Rita Sibarita and Granvía Uno, and alongside chefs as Ramon Freixá), providing a creative touch to dishes without losing their Galician roots.

The decoration, by interior design studio Denys & Von Arend, bears in mind the spirit of Galicia, with a modern twist. Tradition is expressed through decorative elements like white and blue ceramic tiles, a landscaped courtyard, large shelves and thoughtful lighting.

The space and the food transport you to the north of Spain, market products and traditional Galician recipes made with cutting-edge techniques.

We recommend first snacking at the bar, trying the homemade pie of sardines with tomato and lemon and octopus (pulpo a feira) with Picual extra virgin olive oil.

Antonio (the maître) of the restaurant) recommended an excellent Rioja called El Puntido.

Now in winter there’s nothing better than a Galician soup, followed by fillet of beef with roast potatoes, candied cherry tomatoes with herb butter or wheat beer tempura tacos of hake.

For dessert try the Galician cheese pie and crepe with cream, two homemade desserts that impress.

The quality of the food to say the least is very good and the service attentive, while the impeccable décor transports you to the north of Spain. Good value for money.

MONTES DE GALICIA

C/ Azcona, 46. 28028 Madrid

Schedule

Bar area from 8 to 01:00 Kitchen 13:30 to 16:00 and 20:30 to 00:00. Closed Monday night